Proverbs 16:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”Proverbs 16:23
What Does Proverbs 16:23 Mean?
Proverbs 16:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom, and Self-Control.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 45:1“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”Proverbs 16:21“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”Proverbs 15:28“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”Proverbs 27:9“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”Proverbs 5:2“That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”Matthew 12:34“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”Job 4:4“Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.”Job 8:10“Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Proverbs 22:17“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”Psalms 37:30“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”
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